Should Henderson Be Our #1 Back?

[SlowGettingUp]

Here's Ashton Jeanty looking much worse at blocking:

 

[Wozzy]

Henderson’s young, fans need to stop rushing towards perfection and give him time to develop.

You should have drafted Rhamondre late in your fantasy football draft, it’s your own fault for falling in love with the shiny new toy.

 

[Brick27]

Great question! Let’s see, Henderson is our fastest & quickest back, can catch the ball, is known as a very good blocker, and didn’t have a single fumble during his entire college career. Remind me again why we’re even asking this question?

See week 2

 

[Since1960]

See week 2

How ‘bout week 1?

 

[Brick27]

How ‘bout week 1?

Same. Should we overreact on one and not the other to come to conclusions at this point of the season?

 

[brdmaverick]

I love Henderson but he's a rookie.
Rookies make mistakes. Treyveon made mistakes yesterday.
Rham was one of the best players on the field yesterday.
Henderson has incredible talent and physical gifts, great work ethic, smart and seems like a great kid.
He will get many opportunities to shine this year and will improve.
But your last sentence is the most
prescient. All 3 guys playing well will boost this team more than anything else.
We,all know rbs take a beating. They wear down towards end of season.
How cool will it be if we have 3 strong, multi-talented backs in December?

Right, one thing stuck out to me yesterday....

On kickoffs the Dolphins always chose to kick to Gibson over Henderson.

At first I was thinking.....hmmm is this because they truly believe Henderson is the better returner, so why would you kick to him?

Or is it because Henderson is the 'worse blocker' and actually drew some holding penalties....setting the offense back.

 

[vicspats]

I’m guessing … no??

 

[vicspats]

I’m guessing … no??

 

[Since1960]

Same. Should we overreact on one and not the other to come to conclusions at this point of the season?

Of course not…. That’s what Week 3 is for!!!

By the way - what size do you take??

 

[PatsFan2]

Rham said...

 

[Brick27]

Of course not…. That’s what Week 3 is for!!!

By the way - what size do you take??

Extra medium

 

[Since1960]

Of course not…. That’s what Week 3 is for!!!

Extra medium

Autographed or “wear & wash”??

 

[ScottishPatriot]

I would like to see this offense play more two-back sets.

 

[grux]

I like how they are bringing him along slowly. The three back rotation will hopefully keep all of them healthy late into the season.

 

[JoeSixPat]

Henderson had three holding penalties

That's actually kindof tough to do as a RB!

I'm a big fan of this kid but until he gets his pass blocking down, Stevenson will get more of the reps

 

[VrabelJr]

Greatly undervaluing Rham is a forum meme at this point. He’s a good RB and has been a good teammate and player through some pretty insane years. You can tell he’s respected almost universally by coaches and players.

 

[Salsalife]

Keep it as it is. Henderson has come back down to reality. Had his welcome to the NFL moment on the missed block on Sunday.

Rhamondre rookie season he did the same..the real question is can our 3 backs be our offense to get to 10 wins?

 

[TommyD4207]

Rhamondre rookie season he did the same..the real question is can our 3 backs be our offense to get to 10 wins?

Doubtful. But I really like the RB room.

 

[imahobgoblin]

Let the dude be a rookie. We don't give guys positions based on draft. They have to earn it. When he is consistency better than everyone else, he will be the #1. Anything else is just stupid.

 

[Patjew]

Let the dude be a rookie. We don't give guys positions based on draft. They have to earn it. When he is consistency better than everyone else, he will be the #1. Anything else is just stupid.

I was worried that your post wouldn't have a nice jab to it but then you cleaned it up nicely with the last sentence. Well done, as always!

And I'm not really being sarcastic. I like the schtick.